NaAlB14
metal· JVASP-31153· NaAlB14
NaAlB14 is a sodium-aluminum boride ceramic compound belonging to the boron-rich intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and industrial interest for its exceptional hardness and thermal stability, making it a candidate for abrasive and wear-resistant applications as an alternative to conventional cubic boron nitride or diamond in specialized machining and grinding contexts. Its development reflects ongoing efforts to create cost-effective superhard materials for cutting tool inserts, polishing compounds, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional abrasives prove insufficient.
abrasive coatingscutting tool insertswear-resistant compoundsgrinding mediahigh-temperature ceramicsboron-based superhard materials
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.09599 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.889 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -287.1 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1598 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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